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Majority Of Filipinos Back Anti-Dynasty Law, Anti-Corruption Body - Pulse Asia
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A slim majority of Filipinos want Congress to immediately act on two long-discussed reforms: banning political dynasties and creating a fully empowered body to investigate corruption in infrastructure projects, according to a new nationwide survey by Pulse Asia Research, Inc.
The findings come from Pulse Asia’s December 2025 Ulat ng Bayan survey, conducted from December 12 to 15, 2025, through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adults across the country. The survey has a ±2.8 percent margin of error at the national level.
Support for banning political dynasties
The survey found that 54 percent of Filipino adults agree that Congress should immediately pass a law banning political dynasties. Meanwhile, 27 percent said they were undecided, and 18 percent disagreed.
Support for an anti-dynasty law is strongest in Metro Manila, where 69 percent of respondents expressed agreement. Majorities were also recorded in the rest of Luzon and the Visayas, both at 59 percent.
In Mindanao, opinions are more divided. Only 34 percent agreed with the immediate passage of a law banning political dynasties, while a larger portion of respondents said they were undecided.
Pulse Asia noted that nationwide, those who are undecided outnumber those who oppose the proposal, indicating that while resistance exists, many Filipinos have yet to take a firm position.
Backing for an independent anti-corruption body
Public opinion also leans toward stronger oversight of government infrastructure spending. According to the survey, 52 percent of respondents agree that Congress should immediately pass a law creating a fully empowered Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption (ICAIC).
About 33 percent of respondents said they were undecided, while 15 percent disagreed.
Support for the proposed commission is highest in Metro Manila (67 percent), followed by the Visayas (61 percent). A majority of respondents from Class D also expressed agreement.
Pulse Asia said the relatively high number of undecided responses suggests that many Filipinos may still be weighing the proposal or seeking more information, even as a slight majority already supports the measure.
Survey independence emphasized
Pulse Asia stressed that the survey was independently conducted and analyzed by its academic fellows, with no influence from political, religious, or partisan groups.
As lawmakers continue to debate reforms related to political dynasties and corruption, the survey results show that a majority of Filipinos favor immediate legislative action—though significant portions of the public remain undecided on both proposals.
The findings come from Pulse Asia’s December 2025 Ulat ng Bayan survey, conducted from December 12 to 15, 2025, through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adults across the country. The survey has a ±2.8 percent margin of error at the national level.
Support for banning political dynasties
The survey found that 54 percent of Filipino adults agree that Congress should immediately pass a law banning political dynasties. Meanwhile, 27 percent said they were undecided, and 18 percent disagreed.
Support for an anti-dynasty law is strongest in Metro Manila, where 69 percent of respondents expressed agreement. Majorities were also recorded in the rest of Luzon and the Visayas, both at 59 percent.
In Mindanao, opinions are more divided. Only 34 percent agreed with the immediate passage of a law banning political dynasties, while a larger portion of respondents said they were undecided.
Pulse Asia noted that nationwide, those who are undecided outnumber those who oppose the proposal, indicating that while resistance exists, many Filipinos have yet to take a firm position.
Backing for an independent anti-corruption body
Public opinion also leans toward stronger oversight of government infrastructure spending. According to the survey, 52 percent of respondents agree that Congress should immediately pass a law creating a fully empowered Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption (ICAIC).
About 33 percent of respondents said they were undecided, while 15 percent disagreed.
Support for the proposed commission is highest in Metro Manila (67 percent), followed by the Visayas (61 percent). A majority of respondents from Class D also expressed agreement.
Pulse Asia said the relatively high number of undecided responses suggests that many Filipinos may still be weighing the proposal or seeking more information, even as a slight majority already supports the measure.
Survey independence emphasized
Pulse Asia stressed that the survey was independently conducted and analyzed by its academic fellows, with no influence from political, religious, or partisan groups.
As lawmakers continue to debate reforms related to political dynasties and corruption, the survey results show that a majority of Filipinos favor immediate legislative action—though significant portions of the public remain undecided on both proposals.
Dec 29, 2025
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